Ep. 2778 Bread of the Sea: The Story of the Anchovy with Sudi Pigott | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2778 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 259 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by the renowned food, travel and restaurant writer Sudi Pigott. Together, they discuss Sudi’s latest book, “Consider the Anchovy: A journey in pursuit of the little fish with the big flavour” and explore the fascinating world of anchovies—from their history with the Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans to their enduring place in Italian cuisine. They travel through Liguria and Piedmont, where anchovies were once known as the “Bread of the Sea,” as well as the Amalfi Coast, Salento, Lazio, and Sicily. Along the way, they explore traditional recipes, terroir, and the cultural stories behind this small but extraordinary fish. More about today’s guest: Sudi Pigott is one of the UK's most respected voices in food and travel writing with nearly 30 years experience in print and digital journalism. Her work spans restaurant criticism, culinary storytelling, recipes, and travel writing for various publications including The Telegraph, the i paper, Condé Nast Traveller, Departures, Harper's Bazaar, Club Oenologique, Brummell, Aston Martin Magazine and Fine Dining Lovers. She is the author of Consider the Anchovy, a journey of discovery to find out more about the little fish with the big flavour. Connect: Website: https://sudifoodie.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sudifoodie  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudi-pigott-b4589b12  More about the host: Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel and an award-winning author of 15 books on these topics. Since 2021, he has been the host of the ‘Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon’ weekly series on the Italian Wine Podcast, which now has well over 220 episodes of the show. Marc’s latest book is “Italy in a Wineglass – the Taste of History” published by Hurst, London and Melville House, New York (Guild of Food Writers ‘Drinks Writer Award’ 2025 and the World Gourmand ‘Best Wine History Book in the World Award’ 2025). In addition to his writing and podcasting, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website:  https://www.quaypress.uk   https://www.marcmillon.co.uk  https://www.vino.co.uk    https://www.quaypress.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mammajumboshrimp    If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!   Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!